Welcome to the "Inspire the Retired" course page. This course has been created to teach musicians, performers, artists, and creatives how to construct a business performing in the Retirement Community.
Did you know?
Did you know there’s a largely unexplored music/entertainment market that would allow you to:
- utilize your art and creative talents,
- serve others by enriching the lives of deserving people that love what you do?
- and you can be well compensated for it!
A true win, win!
Do what you love to do, serve others, and be well compensated!
Do what you love to do, serve others, and be well compensated!
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In this online course, developed over almost forty years of performing in the Retirement Community, we cover all the essential elements for building and sustaining a thriving business.
We dig into the following topics:
Master Your Marketing
Obtaining a scheduling Assistant - (software programmer or paper planner to keep track of your contact information)
Finding leads - (how and where to find places that would like you to perform)
Recommended Marketing Techniques - (create a webpage, what should be on your website)
Discover who are you working for, and with - (Interaction with Engaged Life Directors, who you’ll be working for, and their staff)
Perfect Your Performance
Who are you performing for - (you want to Know Your Audience. Age/Era Demographics)
Designing Your Performance - (what material will you play? How will you structure an engaging program?)
Developing fill in material - (creating the set up material and narration of your program)
Decorum/Etiquette - (proper conduct and considerations in dealing with this unique audience)
Where You’ll Be Performing - (how to be prepared for the venues you’ll be performing at)
Equipment needs - (what equipment is available and what you’ll need for performing in the retirement community)
Maximize Your Momentum
Invoicing - (the required paperwork and invoicing process to get paid)
Follow Up - Thank You - (after performance actions to ingratiate you to your employers and build on your success)
Rebooking - (after your initial performance the process to get rebooked)
Annual Booking Season - (the time of year when booking for the upcoming year occurs and how to navigate through that)
Scout Facility Proximity - (creating well thought out travel plans to minimize your time and travel costs)
Booking Multiple Performances Per Day - (multiple bookings per day is the key to maximizing earning potential)
Time Management - (plan your time, including margins, for travel, load in, set up, performance, etc, to be able to make it to your gigs on time without stress)
How Much Should I Charge? - (assigning the right price to your program. Being compensated for the value you bring while staying competitive)
Travel Costs - (computing travel times and costs and working those costs into your fee structure)
Moving Forward - (strategy to keep your momentum going)
Balance Your Business
Invoicing/Payment - (the paperwork and process required to get paid)
Direct deposit vs Checks - (options to receive payment)
Record Keeping - (methods to keep accurate and accessible records, and why it’s important)
Taxes (W9)(1099) - (what you’ll need to know about reporting and paying taxes)
Insurance - (the current state of insurance requirements and how to navigate your options)
Contracts - (how contracts can be used and if you’ll need them)
Illness/Vaccines - (what to expect regarding vaccines and the illnesses that can affect the retirement community)
These lessons are presented in comfortable length segments (about ten minutes each) that each include an on screen introduction, the chapter specific material presented in slide show form with voice over explanation, and a brief video wrap up with action steps to take for that segment,
You can work through the lessons at your own pace referring to the material whenever you like. There's also bonus material that is designed to assist you in getting busy performing in the Retirement Community as soon as possible with the best program and practices in place.
Click the button below to get your FREE, no obligation bundle to see if performing in the Retirement Community would be a good fit for you! You'll receive:
We dig into the following topics:
Master Your Marketing
Obtaining a scheduling Assistant - (software programmer or paper planner to keep track of your contact information)
Finding leads - (how and where to find places that would like you to perform)
Recommended Marketing Techniques - (create a webpage, what should be on your website)
Discover who are you working for, and with - (Interaction with Engaged Life Directors, who you’ll be working for, and their staff)
Perfect Your Performance
Who are you performing for - (you want to Know Your Audience. Age/Era Demographics)
Designing Your Performance - (what material will you play? How will you structure an engaging program?)
Developing fill in material - (creating the set up material and narration of your program)
Decorum/Etiquette - (proper conduct and considerations in dealing with this unique audience)
Where You’ll Be Performing - (how to be prepared for the venues you’ll be performing at)
Equipment needs - (what equipment is available and what you’ll need for performing in the retirement community)
Maximize Your Momentum
Invoicing - (the required paperwork and invoicing process to get paid)
Follow Up - Thank You - (after performance actions to ingratiate you to your employers and build on your success)
Rebooking - (after your initial performance the process to get rebooked)
Annual Booking Season - (the time of year when booking for the upcoming year occurs and how to navigate through that)
Scout Facility Proximity - (creating well thought out travel plans to minimize your time and travel costs)
Booking Multiple Performances Per Day - (multiple bookings per day is the key to maximizing earning potential)
Time Management - (plan your time, including margins, for travel, load in, set up, performance, etc, to be able to make it to your gigs on time without stress)
How Much Should I Charge? - (assigning the right price to your program. Being compensated for the value you bring while staying competitive)
Travel Costs - (computing travel times and costs and working those costs into your fee structure)
Moving Forward - (strategy to keep your momentum going)
Balance Your Business
Invoicing/Payment - (the paperwork and process required to get paid)
Direct deposit vs Checks - (options to receive payment)
Record Keeping - (methods to keep accurate and accessible records, and why it’s important)
Taxes (W9)(1099) - (what you’ll need to know about reporting and paying taxes)
Insurance - (the current state of insurance requirements and how to navigate your options)
Contracts - (how contracts can be used and if you’ll need them)
Illness/Vaccines - (what to expect regarding vaccines and the illnesses that can affect the retirement community)
These lessons are presented in comfortable length segments (about ten minutes each) that each include an on screen introduction, the chapter specific material presented in slide show form with voice over explanation, and a brief video wrap up with action steps to take for that segment,
You can work through the lessons at your own pace referring to the material whenever you like. There's also bonus material that is designed to assist you in getting busy performing in the Retirement Community as soon as possible with the best program and practices in place.
Click the button below to get your FREE, no obligation bundle to see if performing in the Retirement Community would be a good fit for you! You'll receive:
- Free e-paper outlining the opportunity that exists performing for seniors!
- Free video explaining the different retirement community groups!
- Free guide to creating a business performing in the retirement community!